Quinta do Lago South: course guide
The original Quinta do Lago layout and a former Portuguese Open venue: wide umbrella-pine fairways, lakes and glimpses of the Ria Formosa lagoon.
- Town
- Almancil
- Holes
- 18
- Designer
- William Mitchell (1974)
- Green fee (18 holes)
- from €132 · peak season €155–€265
- Price band
- Premium
- From Faro Airport
- 15 to 25 minutes (area estimate)
- Walking
- Walkable
Green fees as published, checked 13 November 2026: Algarve Tourist: Algarve golf courses (updated 25 Aug 2026) · Golf for Kings: Algarve green fees (reviewed June 2026). Rates change with season and tee time: confirm for your dates.
What to expect
The original Quinta do Lago layout and a former Portuguese Open venue: wide umbrella-pine fairways, lakes and glimpses of the Ria Formosa lagoon.
Character: Pine-lined parkland, lakes, Ria Formosa views.
Who it suits
- All handicaps.
- Comfortable to walk for most golfers.
- A headline round: pair it with value courses nearby to balance the budget.
Where it sits on the map
Pair it with
- Quinta do Lago North · Almancil, premium
- Laranjal · Almancil, premium
- San Lorenzo · Quinta do Lago, premium
- Vale do Lobo Royal · Vale do Lobo, premium
Base yourself in the The Golden Triangle (Quinta do Lago, Vale do Lobo, Almancil, Loulé) to play these courses without long drives.
Two golfers or twenty: tell us dates and nights, and up to three Algarve operators send a package including this course.
Questions golfers ask
How far is Quinta do Lago South from Faro Airport?
Courses in the The Golden Triangle are typically 15 to 25 minutes from Faro Airport by road, depending on traffic.
Is Quinta do Lago South expensive?
It sits in our premium band. Rates change with the season and time of day: check the course's own rate for your dates.
Can high handicappers play Quinta do Lago South?
Yes, it is playable for most handicaps.